Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 09 Aug 2021, 02:00 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Yearning for a change of scene in this pandemic situation? Want to take your aged parents or young children for a holiday yet not willing to take the risk for travelling far?
Or simply looking for a quiet and cosy overnight weekend break?
Then the staycation package being offered by Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata this Independence Day weekend (August 14-15) is just the thing for you.
The staycation package is upwards of Rs 5000 plus tax, and offers free dine and stay for kids up to 12 years.
Or if feasting is on your mind, you may enjoy a curated brunch at Kava or Vertex.
The brunch menu includes an expansive selection featuring traditional cuisine from different states of India.
There are appetizers, soups, salads and live Pav Bhaji stations; you cannot miss the tri-colour ‘phuchka’.
Menu highlights include Anjeer kofta curry, Subz Hariyali Biryani, Mangalorean Fish Curry, Kerala Chicken Stew, Kasha Murgi, Kolkata Mutton Biryani, Malwani Fish Curry, Amritsari Dal, Subz Kolhapuri, etc.
The Independence Day special brunch will be available on August 15 only between noon and 4pm at Vertex (charge – upwards of Rs 1199 plus tax for one) and between 12.30 pm and 3.30pm at Kava (charge – Rs 1,399 plus tax for one).
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